Chicken breast is one of the most versatile cuts of the bird; the one caveat is that it’s lean so can be prone to drying out when cooked in a high-heat environment. To prevent dry chicken (ugh), use bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts for roasting. Skin and bones both help protect…
Roast chicken wears a lot of hats. For some people, it’s the ultimate comfort food, made regularly for family dinners and low-key dinner parties. For other cooks, it’s an intimidating rite of passage they feel the need to master. Whole roast chicken should be in every cook’s repertoire because it’s…
If you are a fan of the magical pairing of sweet and salty, then these bacon shortbreads are for you! The dough is made with rendered bacon fat to bolster the flavor and chopped bacon bits make for fabulous crispy pops of salt and smoke that make these cookies addictive…
Seafood chowders are perfect any time of year, but this version is especially nice when the weather is fickle and going from windy and chilly to sunny and warm in the same hour. This recipe calls for wild-caught salmon. The fish has a deep, rich flavor that shines through and…
This spiced red rice is the most beloved rice dish across the coast of West Africa. Named after a 16th-century kingdom of Jolof in the Senegambian region (between the Senegal and Gambia rivers), legend has it that traveling salesmen set jollof rice on its journey across the coast where it…
Quiche is the ideal brunch food. Yes, better than French toast, cinnamon rolls, and even any combination of fried eggs and cheeseburgers. It is a delicious, easy-to-make brunch dish that is a veritable opera of European appropriation. Quiche has a pretty extensive history, with recorded dishes going back to the…
Sandwiches? According to legend, John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, wanted a way to eat without getting his hands greasy while playing cards and asked one of his house staff to put some meat between bread. The year was 1792, and, supposedly, Sandwich was in the midst of a…
In the pantheon of great American food inventions (many of which have been co-opted from other country’s food traditions, let’s be honest), the breakfast burrito, in our opinion, stands out as the most satisfyingly culinary innovation to start a day. First off, it is a breakfast food, and we’ve long…
It’s a fact: Kids love snacks, quite possibly more than they enjoy meals. You love when their snacks are wholesome and satisfying, so that they’re not bugging you for fruit snacks every 20 minutes. That’s why we’ve compiled some of our favorite, simple, and satiating snacks for kids. On this…
When we think of versatile foods, salmon may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But wild sockeye salmon is perfect for any meal, at any time of day. Vary up your old routines with these inventive salmon recipes. Breakfast Fresh Salmon and Veggie Omelet Breakfast salmon doesn’t…
French onion soup is so rich and luscious, and so is filet mignon. Why not put them together? Transform the flavors of the soup into a luxurious topping for filet and you have a dressed-up meal that’s easy to make but feels special, perfect for an intimate date night at…
The best way to enjoy spiral ham? With a tasty glaze! All you need are currants, honey, mustard, and our delicious ButcherBox spiral ham of course.